Information Package

Ph.D. on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

FTR611

CANCER REHABILITATION

Course Code
FTR611
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain knowledge about the effects, application principles and techniques of different physiotherapy approaches applied in cancer patients with different stages, and the ability to plan and implement the appropriate treatment program.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn cancer patients, it is aimed to gain the skills of planning and applying physiotherapy-rehabilitation programs suitable for the patient with a holistic perspective, according to the type and stages of cancer.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Cancer Identification and Types
2nd Week Stages of Evaluation and Rehabilitation in Cancer Patients
3rd Week Cancer Surgery and Physiotherapy
4th Week Pain and Physiotherapy in Cancer Patients
5th Week Cancer, Systemic Problems and Physiotherapy
6th Week Progression of Cancer and Physiotherapy in Intensive Care
7th Week Cancer and Relaxation
8th Week Women, Cancer and Physiotherapy
9th Week Cancer, Lymphedema and Physiotherapy
10th Week Bandage Application in Lymphedema
11th Week Lymphedema Massage
12th Week Exercise Apps
13th Week Cancer, Physiotherapy and Quality of Life
14th Week General discussion
15th Week General discussion
Recommended or Required Reading1. Robb AK, Williams JA et al ? A Pain Management Program for Chronic Cancer Treatment- Related Pain:A Preliminary Study , The Journal of Pain, 7(2) :82-90, 2006.
2. Weert EV, Weebers JH et al ? A Multidimensional Cancer Rehabilitation Program For Cancer Survivors: Effectiveness on Health Related Quality of Life, Journal of Psychosomatic Research 58: 485-496, 2005.
3.Spruit MA, Janssen PP et al? Exercise Capacity Before and After an 8 Week Multidisciplinary Inpatient Rehabilitation Program in Lung Cancer Patients: A pilot study, Lung Cancer, 52: 257-260, 2006.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 25
Presentation of Case Study 1 25
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 11 154
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 14 2 28
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2
K3
K4 X
K5
K6